# The Lutheran Study Bible

> Holy Bible with In-Depth Notes

Canonical page: [https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6470671710](https://chrome-stats.com/d/id6470671710)

## Overview

- **ID:** `id6470671710`
- **Platform:** Apple
- **Type:** Apple app
- **Status:** Available
- **Publisher:** Concordia Publishing House
- **Category:** Reference
- **Rating:** 4.50 / 5 (76 ratings)
- **Version:** 1.1.5
- **Last updated:** 2025-10-09
- **First published:** 2024-05-21
- **Size:** 306 MB
- **Data as of:** 2026-09-19
- **Store listing:** [Apple App Store](https://apps.apple.com/us/app/the-lutheran-study-bible/id6470671710)
- **Website:** [https://www.cph.org/the-lutheran-study-bible-app](https://www.cph.org/the-lutheran-study-bible-app)
- **Privacy policy:** [https://www.cph.org/privacy-policy](https://www.cph.org/privacy-policy)

## Description

### Overview
The Lutheran Study Bible App brings distinctly Lutheran notes from theologians and pastors to your mobile device, enriching the full ESV Bible text with thoughtful commentary in a simple, intuitive format.

Premium features include the complete Bible text with Lutheran study notes, 200+ articles and maps, a powerful search by verse, keyword, or topic, thousands of inline cross-references, and the ability to add custom notes, highlights, and saved verses for personalized study.

## Rankings

- #151,442 — Overall

## Review summary

Users praise the app’s rich scholarly content, easy navigation, strong search, and note-saving features, making it a valuable Lutheran study tool. The biggest recurring concerns are the subscription model, device compatibility across iPad/Mac and OS versions, and offline access limitations. Users also want audio narration and minor UI/formatting improvements (highlights management and font options). Overall, the app is highly regarded for content and usability, but pricing and cross-device/offline support remain key issues.

### Pros

- Rich, well-curated study notes, charts, maps, and concordia commentary.
- Easy to navigate with a well-laid-out interface, making references and notes quick to access.
- Powerful search feature that helps locate passages and references quickly.
- Ability to save passages and annotate notes, facilitating study and organization.
- High-quality scholarship and readability that appeals to Lutheran study and learning.

### Cons

- Subscription pricing model is a major drawback for many users; many want a one-time purchase instead of ongoing fees.
- Cross-device compatibility issues, with notably limited support on iPad and Mac (OS constraints mentioned).
- Offline access problems; the app does not work offline or access paid features offline.
- Missing audio narration/read-along feature, which several users would like to have.
- UI/formatting/accessibility gaps, including difficulty deleting highlights and limited font options/typography adjustments.

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